CBS' The Amazing Race 12

CBS introduced the cast of 11 teams on the Amazing Race site on October 25, 2007, following the sudden announcement on the day before that the Amazing Race 12 would start before mid-season. The first show airs at 8:00PM Eastern/Pacific following 60 Minutes, on Sunday, November 4. It may well be delayed in the East due to the late feature NFL game, the New England Patriots visiting the Indianapolis Colts.

These ethnically, age, and relationship diverse teams promise to be interesting to watch as they compete in a shortened version of the Amazing Race. Two of the contestants are in their sixties, the grandfather and the Episcopal minister, with the highest finish prior to this being Fran and Barry Lazarus placing fifth in Edition 9. But, as Charla and Mirna proved in All-Stars, anyone can overcome most obstacles in the Amazing Race. About halfway through, there have been quite a few tasks involving animals. In Episode 4, the U-Turn was introduced in association with the Detour, perhaps in replacement of the dreaded Yield. Of the greatest interest this time around is the all elimination format--no reprieves! What will these changes do to Race strategy?

The CBS web site featured short descriptions of the 11 teams and recaps of the episodes.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode One and my outlook for Episode Two, airing 8:00PM Eastern/Pacific, on Sunday, November 11.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Two and my outlook for Episode Three, airing 8:00PM Eastern/Pacific, on Sunday, November 18.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Three and my outlook for Episode Four, airing 8:00PM Eastern/Pacific, on Sunday, November 25, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Four and my outlook for Episode Five, airing 8:00PM Eastern/Pacific, on Sunday, December 2, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Five and my outlook for Episode Six of Amazing Race 12 on Sunday, December 9, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Six and my outlook for Episode Seven of Amazing Race 12 Sunday, December 23, 2007 at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football. This is two weeks following Episode Six, as the finale of Survivor China airs on December 16.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Seven and my outlook for Episode Eight of Amazing Race 12 Sunday, December 30 at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Eight and my outlook for Episode Nine of Amazing Race 12 Sunday, January 6th at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Nine and my outlook for Episode Ten of Amazing Race 12 on Sunday, January 13th at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific, right before the premiere of "Lonesome Dove: Comanche Moon".

If you missed it, see my thoughts on Episode Ten and my outlook for Episode Eleven, the Finale of Amazing Race 12 on Sunday, January 20 at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific, or after 60 Minutes if delayed by NFL football.

See my thoughts on the season finale, Episode Eleven of Amazing Race 12, aired on Sunday, January 20 at 8 PM Eastern/Pacific.

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